New feature: Complete Dark theme support for Windows 10
Microsoft has been having trouble implementing the Dark theme system-wide. Although the Taskbar and the search menu already supported the Dark theme, the search results did not support this theme and displayed the old-style default menu.
Among other fixes, Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20215 has fixed the issue with the results and now also supports the Dark environment.
This build is a server-side change by Microsoft, hence the size of the update is estimated to be around 3 GB for a 64-Bit architecture, and 2 GB for a 32-Bit. Therefore allow ample time to download and install this update. The computer restarts multiple times during installation.
How to enable system-wide Dark theme in Windows 10
Users have been anticipating Dark themes across all platforms and applications. It not only looks appealing to the eyes but has a softer effect on it as well. Here is how you can enable the Dark theme once the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20215 has been downloaded: You may now close the Settings application and check the whole theme across Windows, including the new search results!
Other fixes
Microsoft has also addressed a number of issues previously identified in Windows 10. Some of the significant ones are listed below.
Addressed the problem of the Windows Security app hanging and crashing.Fixed the problem of Microsoft Edge not opening after system restoration to an older version having the Legacy Edge browser.The issue regarding unprompted cursor movement when typing in Korean IME in some applications has been resolved.
Known issues
It cannot be a Preview build if there are not any problems with it. Although it has not been long since the Insider update was released, Microsoft is already on top of it and aware of a number of different problems regarding this new build.
The Windows Update process gets hung for a long time when trying to install this build.Some office applications are crashing or missing from systems after the installation of the Preview Build 20215.Windows Settings are crashing after the update for some Insider users when trying to open the Manage Disks and Volumes.Users are facing some issues with the Linux Kernel for Windows, prompting various errors upon downloading and execution, including the vEthernet adapter getting disconnected in the Windows subsystem for Linux 2 distributions.
How to install Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20215
If you are subscribed to the Dev channel of the Windows Insider Program, then you shall automatically receive the new update through Windows Updates. However, if you are anxious to receive the update without waiting, here is what you can do. You can also download the Standalone ISO file from Microsoft’s Insider website. However, you will need to wait as the latest build 20215 is not yet available. Note that you will need to sign in using your registered Microsoft account.
Uninstall the preview update
If this update creates issues for your system, you can easily uninstall it using the following two ways:
Uninstall Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20215 using the Windows Update History tool
Uninstall Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20215 using command-line
You can also delete the update by entering several commands in the Command Prompt. Here is how: You may also leave the Windows Insider Program at any moment following the guide provided.
Cleanup after installing Windows Updates
If you want to save space after installing Windows updates, you can run the following commands: You can learn all about the Microsoft Insider Programs and check out how to join and manage them. You can also join the Windows Insider Program without creating or registering your Microsoft account. Also see:
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